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For finding my faith this year
For the mercy of God shown me through Confession
For the intervention Jesus did in my life to help me realize that I'm called to Himself
For discernment in general
For my family and friends
And my Phamily and Phriends ;)
For the classes I can take
For the Internet!
For the astounding beauty of creation
For the gift of Confirmation this year
For the arts
For food!

There are so many things I could say! :)
God bless everyone


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The Catholic Church
electricity
running water, esp hot water
toothpaste
toilet paper
my family and friends
beer & food
modern medicine
a job

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Life
Love
Loved ones
My dog, Mona
The ability to find joy in everyday things
The support and mercy of amazing friends and family
Food, shelter, employment, clean water
The ability to worship safely

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What he said:
George Washington's 1789 Thanksgiving Proclamation

Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favor; and Whereas both Houses of Congress have, by their joint committee, requested me to "recommend to the people of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer, to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many and signal favors of Almighty God, especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness:"

Now, therefore, I do recommend and assign Thursday, the 26th day of November next, to be devoted by the people of these States to the service of that great and glorious Being who is the beneficent author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be; that we may then all unite in rendering unto Him our sincere and humble thanks for His kind care and protection of the people of this country previous to their becoming a nation; for the signal and manifold mercies and the favorable interpositions of His providence in the course and conclusion of the late war; for the great degree of tranquility, union, and plenty which we have since enjoyed; for the peaceable and rational manner in which we have been enable to establish constitutions of government for our safety and happiness, and particularly the national one now lately instituted for the civil and religious liberty with which we are blessed, and the means we have of acquiring and diffusing useful knowledge; and, in general, for all the great and various favors which He has been pleased to confer upon us.

And also that we may then unite in most humbly offering our prayers and supplications to the great Lord and Ruler of Nations and beseech Him to pardon our national and other transgressions; to enable us all, whether in public or private stations, to perform our several and relative duties properly and punctually; to render our National Government a blessing to all the people by constantly being a Government of wise, just, and constitutional laws, discreetly and faithfully executed and obeyed; to protect and guide all sovereigns and nations (especially such as have shown kindness to us), and to bless them with good governments, peace, and concord; to promote the knowledge and practice of true religion and virtue, and the increase of science among them and us; and, generally to grant unto all mankind such a degree of temporal prosperity as He alone knows to be best.

Given under my hand, at the city of New York, the 3d day of October, A.D. 1789.






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FutureCarmeliteClaire

I am thankful for God.
For my family.
For my real friends.
For my doctors.
For my SD.
For all the blessings I have received and continue to receive in my life.
For Phatmass. Seriously. I don't know what I'd do without y'all.

:heart:

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For my parish priest who is more than patient with me. For my family. For the home I do have. For a God who loves me regardless of what I do. For friends.

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I am thankful for:
God's constant love
My college
My family
My friends (this one X10000000)
My health
Music
The muppets
My chocolate brown patent leather high heeled boots (^__^)
Food
and Turkey

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I am thankful for:

God's persistent, boundless, undeserved love
A recent profound spiritual healing
Confession and the Eucharist
The gift of chastity
My family
My wonderful boyfriend
All my friends
My writing ability, job and coworkers
The freedom to achieve my dreams
Becoming self-aware
This past summer's trip to Jason's
Phatmass and all of you

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I am thankful for
Sadness
Frustration
Crying 4 year olds
Weakness
People who don't follow through
Disappointment
Those who are over-demanding and under-appreciative
Snot-nosed, know-everything kids.

I am thankful for these invitations by the Holy Spirit to love.

I am thankful for my stupidity and its humility.

I am thankful for good food, better wine, and best friends.

I am thankful for a job.

I am thankful I am a father and a husband; a son and a brother.

I am thankful for little sisters and big brothers.

I am thankful for my country and the men and women ever charged to protect it.

I am also thankful for Cooper and dUSt.

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God
family
dear friends
medical insurance
that I have actually gotten some interviews even though I have not gotten another job yet
music
laughter
a roof over my head
that I do not live in a place that has recently been affected by a major disaster or war
the opportunity to learn about my world
easy conversion to Orthodoxy even if the church language is not
strength
that I have had good friends from the synagogue and a few from when I first started college, even if some I will hardly ever see again

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Family, especially that they are willing to put up with me
Confession and forgiveness, as well as all the sacraments
Phatmass
Friends

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[quote name='add' timestamp='1353599717' post='2514768']

Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favor; and Whereas both Houses of Congress have, by their joint committee, requested me to "recommend to the people of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer, to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many and signal favors of Almighty God, especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness:"

George Washington's speech given at Trinity Church in New York City, October 3, 1789
Trinity Church still stands in New York City just a block from the location of the 911 Twin-Towers

[/quote]

Where is the separation of Church and State?

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